Terms of Reference:
1. | A Nominations Committee will be established to bring appropriate recommendations to Senate in respect of its membership. The Nominations Committee will remain in place throughout the four year term of Senate. |
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2. | The lay members of Senate and the member of academic staff will be elected through a ballot conducted electronically by the Registrar or his/her nominee. The principle of proportional representation will apply and each member will have a single transferable vote within each constituency. |
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3. | The lay assessors will be appointed by the Standing Committee, drawn from a Panel of potential members brought forward by the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar. |
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4. | The Committee will, in the first instance, consider the number of vacancies within the ;ay membership of Senate. This will be informed by a report on those members who have served only one term and who have confirmed there willingness to be considered for a second, and final, term. |
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The Nominations Committee will seek suggestions of names for consideration from: (i) Members of Senate; |
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The Nominations Committee will consider all suggestions received in light of: (i) The advice given by the Committee of University Chairs in its Guide for Members of Higher Education in Governing Bodies in the UK. |
Composition | ||
Chair: | Chair of Senate | |
Ex Officio: |
President and Vice-Chancellor |
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In attendance: |
Registrar and Chief Operating Officer |
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# Who are not seeking re-election to Senate. * Elected by ballot conducted electronically by the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer or his/her nominee. The principle of proportional representation shall apply and each member shall have a single transferable vote. |
Quorum: | 3 members, including a minimum of 2 lay members | |||
Serviced by: | Registrar's Office | |||
Reports to: | Senate | |||
Meetings: |
The Nominations Committee meets as and when required . |